Control system and control method for controlling the start and stop of a plurality of passenger conveyors

Abstract

A control system and a control method for controlling start and stop of multiple passenger conveyors, the system comprising a remote camera and a remote controller respectively arranged for each of the multiple passenger conveyors; the control system further comprising a monitoring server; the remote camera is configured to capture images of the external state of the corresponding passenger conveyor in real time; the remote controller is configured to control and collect the running state of the corresponding passenger conveyor; the monitoring server is connected with each remote camera and remote controller through a data network; the monitoring server analyzes the images captured by the remote camera using an artificial intelligence algorithm to determine whether there is a passenger on the passenger conveyor; when the monitoring server determines that there is a passenger on the corresponding passenger conveyor, the passenger conveyor is grouped into a non-automatic start and stop group; when the monitoring server determines that there is no passenger on the corresponding passenger conveyor, the passenger conveyor is grouped into an automatic start and stop group.

Description

[0001] This application is a divisional application of the invention patent application filed on April 3, 2020, with application number 202010257929.8 and invention title "Control system and control method for controlling the start and stop of multiple passenger conveyors". Technical Field

[0002] This disclosure relates to a control system for controlling the start and stop of multiple passenger conveyors and a control method for controlling the start and stop of multiple passenger conveyors. Background Technology

[0003] Remote inspection of passenger conveyors is provided in the prior art. A remote inspection device for a passenger conveyor includes: at least one camera mounted directly above the passenger conveyor for monitoring the external condition of the passenger conveyor; a remote controller for performing remote visual inspection using the camera; a passenger conveyor controller for operating the passenger conveyor at a normal speed during normal operation and for operating the passenger conveyor at a slower speed or bringing it to a complete stop during remote visual inspection; and a sensor connected to the passenger conveyor controller and arranged near the entrance of the passenger conveyor for detecting the presence of passengers approaching the entrance of the passenger conveyor.

[0004] Based on existing technology, it can be seen that current remote inspection systems are only designed for remote inspection of a single passenger conveyor, and cannot achieve remote inspection and control of multiple passenger conveyors, lacking corresponding control logic. Existing remote inspection systems also lack safety prompts for passengers.

[0005] According to the requirements of subway customers, it is necessary to use a computer to remotely start and stop passenger conveyors. This function can significantly reduce the workload of service personnel in subway stations and commercial centers where multiple automated passenger conveyors are installed. However, the key to achieving this goal is to ensure 100% that there are no passengers on the passenger conveyors before starting and stopping, and to establish closed-loop communication of start and stop signals between the computer and the controller of the passenger conveyors. Summary of the Invention

[0006] To address one or more of the aforementioned deficiencies in the prior art, according to one aspect of this disclosure, a control system for controlling the start and stop of multiple passenger conveyors is provided. For example, multiple passenger conveyors distributed at different locations.

[0007] The control system includes a remote camera and a remote controller respectively installed for each of the multiple passenger conveyors.

[0008] The control system also includes a monitoring server.

[0009] The monitoring server automatically issues start and stop commands at predetermined times.

[0010] The remote camera is used to capture images of the external state of the corresponding passenger conveyor in real time.

[0011] The remote controller is configured to control and collect the operating status of the corresponding passenger conveyor.

[0012] The monitoring server is connected to each of the remote cameras and the remote controller via a data network.

[0013] The monitoring server uses artificial intelligence algorithms to analyze images captured by the remote camera to determine whether there are passengers on the passenger transport vehicle.

[0014] When the monitoring server determines that there are passengers on the corresponding passenger conveyor, the passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group.

[0015] When the monitoring server determines that there are no passengers on the corresponding passenger conveyor, the passenger conveyor is grouped into a group that can be automatically started and stopped.

[0016] The number of passenger conveyors in the non-automatic start and stop group and the automatic start and stop group are dynamically changing.

[0017] The control system according to the above aspects of this disclosure includes a data transmission unit respectively provided for each of the plurality of passenger conveyors.

[0018] The monitoring server is connected to each of the data transmission units through the data network.

[0019] The data transmission unit is configured to receive status data about the operating status of the corresponding passenger conveyor collected by the remote controller.

[0020] The control system according to the above aspects of this disclosure further includes alarm devices respectively provided for each of the plurality of passenger conveyors.

[0021] The monitoring server is connected to each of the alarm devices through the data network.

[0022] According to the control system of the various embodiments of this disclosure described above, the monitoring server does not issue start and stop commands to the remote controller corresponding to the passenger conveyor grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group.

[0023] According to the control system of the above aspects of this disclosure, the remote camera continues to capture images in real time of the external state of the passenger conveyors grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group.

[0024] When the monitoring server determines from the image that there are no passengers on the passenger conveyor grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group, the monitoring server issues start and stop commands, and the remote controller receives the start and stop commands and controls the passenger conveyor to start and stop.

[0025] According to the control system of the above aspects of this disclosure, the monitoring server sends start and stop commands to the remote controller corresponding to the passenger conveyor grouped into the automatic start and stop group, and the remote controller receives the start and stop commands and controls the start and stop of the passenger conveyor.

[0026] According to the control system of the above-described aspects of this disclosure, the alarm device is configured to issue an alarm to passengers, thereby prompting passengers to leave the passenger conveyor or not to enter the passenger conveyor within a certain time range.

[0027] According to the control system of the above aspects of this disclosure, after the alarm device issues an alarm for a certain period of time, the remote camera continues to capture images in real time of the external status of the passenger conveyor grouped into the automatic start and stop group.

[0028] When the monitoring server determines from the image that there are no passengers on the passenger conveyor grouped into the automatic start and stop group, the monitoring server issues start and stop commands, and the remote controller receives the start and stop commands and controls the passenger conveyor to start and stop.

[0029] When the monitoring server determines from the image that there are passengers on the passenger conveyor grouped into the automatic start and stop group, the monitoring server will not issue start and stop commands.

[0030] According to the control system of the above aspects of this disclosure, after the monitoring server issues a start command and the remote controller receives the start command and controls the passenger conveyor to start, if the remote controller determines that the passenger conveyor has not accelerated to the normal operating speed, the passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic start group.

[0031] After the monitoring server issues a stop command and the remote controller receives the stop command and controls the passenger conveyor to stop, if the remote controller determines that the passenger conveyor has not decelerated or stopped, the passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic stop group.

[0032] If the remote controller determines that the passenger conveyor accelerates to normal operating speed, or if the remote controller determines that the passenger conveyor decelerates or stops, the data transmission unit is configured to receive status data about the current operating status of the corresponding passenger conveyor collected by the remote controller.

[0033] If the data transmission unit transmits the status data to the monitoring server, the control system will prepare for the next corresponding automatic start and automatic stop operation.

[0034] If the data transmission unit fails to transmit the status data to the monitoring server, the corresponding passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group.

[0035] According to the control system described in the foregoing aspects of this disclosure, the monitoring server includes a human-computer interaction device for displaying the status data.

[0036] According to another aspect of this disclosure, a control method is provided for controlling the start-up and stop of multiple passenger conveyors, wherein the start-up and stop are controlled by a control system.

[0037] The control system includes a remote camera, a remote controller, a data transmission unit, and an alarm device, respectively installed for each of the multiple passenger conveyors.

[0038] The control system also includes a monitoring server.

[0039] The remote camera is configured to capture images of the external state of the corresponding passenger conveyor in real time.

[0040] The remote controller is configured to control and collect the operating status of the corresponding passenger conveyor.

[0041] The monitoring server is connected to each of the remote cameras and the remote controller via a data network.

[0042] The monitoring server automatically issues start and stop commands at predetermined times.

[0043] The monitoring server uses artificial intelligence algorithms to analyze images captured by the remote camera to determine whether there are passengers on the passenger transport vehicle.

[0044] When the monitoring server determines that there are passengers on the corresponding passenger conveyor, the passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group.

[0045] When the monitoring server determines that there are no passengers on the corresponding passenger conveyor, the passenger conveyor is grouped into a group that can be automatically started and stopped.

[0046] According to the control method described above in this disclosure, the monitoring server is connected to each of the data transmission units via the data network.

[0047] The data transmission unit is configured to receive status data about the operating status of the corresponding passenger conveyor collected by the remote controller.

[0048] According to the control methods described above in this disclosure, the monitoring server is connected to each of the alarm devices via the data network.

[0049] According to the control methods described above in this disclosure, the monitoring server will not issue start and stop commands to the remote controller corresponding to the passenger conveyor grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group.

[0050] According to the control methods of the above aspects of this disclosure, the remote camera continues to capture images in real time of the external state of the passenger conveyor grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group.

[0051] When the monitoring server determines from the image that there are no passengers on the passenger conveyor grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group, the monitoring server issues start and stop commands, and the remote controller receives the start and stop commands and controls the passenger conveyor to start and stop.

[0052] According to the control methods of the above aspects of this disclosure, the monitoring server sends start and stop commands to the remote controller corresponding to the passenger conveyor grouped into the automatic start and stop group, and the remote controller receives the start and stop commands and controls the start and stop of the passenger conveyor.

[0053] According to the control methods of the above aspects of this disclosure, the alarm device is configured to issue an alarm to passengers, thereby prompting passengers to leave the passenger conveyor or not to enter the passenger conveyor within a certain time range.

[0054] According to the control methods of the above aspects of this disclosure, after the alarm device issues an alarm for a certain period of time, the remote camera continues to capture images in real time of the external status of the passenger conveyor grouped into the automatic start and stop group.

[0055] When the monitoring server determines from the image that there are no passengers on the passenger conveyor grouped into the automatic start and stop group, the monitoring server issues start and stop commands, and the remote controller receives the start and stop commands and controls the passenger conveyor to start and stop.

[0056] When the monitoring server determines from the image that there are passengers on the passenger conveyor grouped into the automatic start and stop group, the monitoring server will not issue start and stop commands.

[0057] According to the control methods of the above aspects of this disclosure, after the monitoring server issues a start command and the remote controller receives the start command and controls the passenger conveyor to start, if the remote controller determines that the passenger conveyor has not accelerated to the normal operating speed, the passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic start group.

[0058] After the monitoring server issues a stop command and the remote controller receives the stop command and controls the passenger conveyor to stop, if the remote controller determines that the passenger conveyor has not decelerated or stopped, the passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic stop group.

[0059] If the remote controller determines that the passenger conveyor accelerates to normal operating speed, or if the remote controller determines that the passenger conveyor decelerates or stops, the data transmission unit is configured to receive status data about the current operating status of the corresponding passenger conveyor collected by the remote controller.

[0060] If the data transmission unit transmits the status data to the monitoring server, the control system will prepare for the next corresponding automatic start and automatic stop operation.

[0061] If the data transmission unit fails to transmit the status data to the monitoring server, the corresponding passenger conveyor is grouped into a non-automatic start and stop group according to the control methods of the above aspects of this disclosure, wherein the monitoring server includes a human-machine interface device for displaying the status data.

[0062] According to the control system and control method disclosed herein, remote inspection of multiple passenger conveyors is realized. The control logic is as follows: after the monitoring server automatically issues start and stop commands at a predetermined time, the monitoring server uses artificial intelligence algorithms to analyze the images captured by remote cameras to determine whether there are passengers on the passenger conveyors. When the monitoring server determines that there are passengers on the corresponding passenger conveyor, the passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group, so it will not be automatically started or stopped. When the monitoring server determines that there are no passengers on the corresponding passenger conveyor, the passenger conveyor is grouped into the automatic start and stop group, so it can be automatically started and stopped.

[0063] Thus, in order to provide a better understanding of the detailed description herein and to better recognize the contribution of this disclosure to the prior art, the contents of this disclosure have been summarized quite broadly. Embodiments of this disclosure will, of course, be described below and will form the subject matter of the appended claims.

[0064] Similarly, those skilled in the art will recognize that the concepts upon which this disclosure is based can be readily used as the basis for designing other structures, methods, and systems for carrying out several purposes of this disclosure. Therefore, it is important that the appended claims be considered to include such equivalent structures, provided they do not exceed the spirit and scope of this disclosure. Attached Figure Description

[0065] The advantages of this disclosure will be more clearly demonstrated by the accompanying drawings, which will provide a better understanding of the present disclosure. The drawings described herein are for illustrative purposes only, representing selected embodiments and not all possible implementations, and are not intended to limit the scope of this disclosure.

[0066] Figure 1 A schematic diagram of a control system for controlling the start and stop of multiple passenger conveyors according to the present disclosure is shown.

[0067] Figure 2 A schematic diagram of a control method for controlling the start-up of multiple passenger conveyors according to the present disclosure is shown;

[0068] Figure 3 A schematic diagram is shown of a control method for controlling the stopping of multiple passenger conveyors according to the present disclosure. Detailed Implementation

[0069] The specific implementation of the present disclosure will now be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

[0070] Figure 1A schematic diagram is shown of a control system for controlling the start and stop of multiple passenger conveyors according to the present disclosure. The general concept of the present disclosure is that the control system includes components corresponding to the multiple passenger conveyors (for simplicity, ... Figure 1 Each passenger conveyor 3 in the (only one passenger conveyor shown in the image) is equipped with a remote camera 1 and a remote controller 2.

[0071] The control system also includes a monitoring server 4.

[0072] The monitoring server 4 automatically issues start and stop commands at different predetermined times, such as, but not limited to, issuing a start command at 6:00 AM and a stop command at 11:00 PM.

[0073] The remote camera 1 is used to capture images of the external state of the corresponding passenger conveyor 3 in real time.

[0074] The remote controller 2 is configured to control and collect the operating status of the corresponding passenger conveyor 3.

[0075] The monitoring server 4 is connected to each of the remote cameras 1 and the remote controller 2 via a data network 5. The data network 5 is, for example, but not limited to, a secure local area network based on the TCP / IP protocol. The remote cameras 1 are, for example, but not limited to, network cameras 1.

[0076] The monitoring server uses artificial intelligence algorithms (such as those run by an artificial intelligence computing device) to analyze the images captured by the remote camera 1 to determine whether there are passengers on the passenger conveyor 3.

[0077] When the monitoring server 4 determines that there are passengers on the corresponding passenger conveyor 3, the passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group. This means that the passenger conveyor will not be automatically started and stopped, thereby protecting the passengers.

[0078] When the monitoring server 4 determines that there are no passengers on the corresponding passenger conveyor 3, the passenger conveyor is grouped into a group that can be automatically started and stopped.

[0079] If a passenger conveyor that was previously grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group is re-detected as having no passengers on it, it can be re-grouped into the automatic start and stop group.

[0080] The number of passenger conveyors in the non-automatic start and stop group and the automatic start and stop group are dynamically changing.

[0081] The control system according to the above embodiments of the present disclosure includes a data transmission unit 6 respectively provided for each of the plurality of passenger conveyors 3.

[0082] The monitoring server 4 is connected to each of the data transmission units 6 through the data network 5.

[0083] The data transmission unit 6 is configured to receive status data about the operating status of the corresponding passenger conveyor 3 collected by the remote controller 2 and send the status data to the monitoring server 4.

[0084] The data transmission unit 6 is also configured to receive automatic start and stop commands issued by the monitoring server 4 and send the automatic start and stop commands to the remote controller 2.

[0085] The control system according to the above embodiments of the present disclosure further includes an alarm device 7 respectively provided for each of the plurality of passenger conveyors.

[0086] The monitoring server 4 is connected to each of the alarm devices 7 through the data network 5.

[0087] According to the control system of the various embodiments of this disclosure described above, the monitoring server 4 does not issue start and stop commands to the remote controller 2 corresponding to the passenger conveyor 3 grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group.

[0088] According to the control system of the various embodiments of this disclosure described above, the remote camera 7 continues to capture images in real time of the external state of the passenger conveyor 3 grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group.

[0089] When the monitoring server 4 determines from the image that there are no passengers on the passenger conveyor 3 grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group, the monitoring server 4 issues start and stop commands. The remote controller 2 receives the start and stop commands and controls the passenger conveyor 3 to start and stop. This also means that passenger conveyors that previously did not meet the conditions for automatic start and stop can be put back into a state where they can be automatically started and stopped.

[0090] According to the control system of the various embodiments of this disclosure described above, the monitoring server 4 sends start and stop commands to the remote controller 2 corresponding to the passenger conveyor 3 grouped into the automatic start and stop group, and the remote controller 2 receives the start and stop commands and controls the start and stop of the passenger conveyor 3.

[0091] According to the control system of the above embodiments of the present disclosure, the alarm device 7 is configured to issue an alarm to passengers, thereby prompting passengers to leave the passenger conveyor 3 or not to enter the passenger conveyor 3 within a certain time range.

[0092] According to the control system of the various embodiments of this disclosure described above, after a certain period of time following the alarm issued by the alarm device 7, the remote camera 1 continues to capture images in real time of the external status of the passenger conveyor grouped into the automatic start and stop group.

[0093] When the monitoring server 4 determines from the image that there are no passengers on the passenger conveyor 3 grouped into the automatic start and stop group, the monitoring server 4 issues a start and stop command, and the remote controller 2 receives the start and stop command and controls the passenger conveyor 3 to start and stop.

[0094] When the monitoring server 4 determines from the image that there are passengers on the passenger conveyor 3 grouped into the automatic start and stop group, the monitoring server 4 will not issue start and stop commands.

[0095] According to the control system of the above embodiments of the present disclosure, after the monitoring server 4 issues a start command and the remote controller 2 receives the start command and controls the passenger conveyor 3 to start, if the remote controller 4 determines that the passenger conveyor 3 has not accelerated to the normal operating speed, the passenger conveyor 3 is grouped into the non-automatic start group.

[0096] If a passenger conveyor that was previously grouped into the non-automatic start group is detected to have accelerated back to normal operating speed, it can be regrouped into the automatic start group.

[0097] After the monitoring server 4 issues a stop command and the remote controller 2 receives the stop command and controls the passenger conveyor 3 to stop, if the remote controller 2 determines that the passenger conveyor 3 has not decelerated or stopped, the passenger conveyor 3 is grouped into the non-automatic stop group.

[0098] If a passenger conveyor that was previously grouped into the non-automatic stop group is detected to have slowed down or stopped again, it can be regrouped into the automatic stop group.

[0099] If the remote controller 2 determines that the passenger conveyor 3 accelerates to normal operating speed, or if the remote controller 2 determines that the passenger conveyor decelerates or stops, the data transmission unit 6 is configured to receive status data about the current operating status of the corresponding passenger conveyor 3 collected by the remote controller 2.

[0100] The data transmission unit 6 is also configured to transmit the status data to a portable electronic device carried by elevator maintenance personnel via antenna 8. The elevator maintenance personnel can clearly understand the operating status of each passenger conveyor through an application running on the portable electronic device.

[0101] If the data transmission unit 6 transmits the status data to the monitoring server 4, the control system will prepare for the next corresponding automatic start operation.

[0102] If the data transmission unit 6 fails to transmit the status data to the monitoring server 4, the corresponding passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group.

[0103] According to the control system of the above embodiments of this disclosure, the monitoring server 4 includes a human-computer interaction device 4-2, which is used to display the status data.

[0104] According to another embodiment of this disclosure, such as Figure 2 and Figure 3 The diagram shows a schematic of a control method for starting and stopping multiple passenger conveyors.

[0105] The start-up and shutdown are controlled by the control system described above.

[0106] The control system includes a remote camera 1, a remote controller 2, a data transmission unit 6, and an alarm device 7, respectively installed for each of the multiple passenger conveyors 3.

[0107] The control system also includes a monitoring server 4.

[0108] The remote camera 1 is configured to capture images of the external state of the corresponding passenger conveyor 3 in real time.

[0109] The remote controller 2 is configured to control and collect the operating status of the passenger conveyor 3.

[0110] The monitoring server 4 is connected to each of the remote cameras 1 and the remote controller 2 via the data network 5.

[0111] The monitoring server 4 automatically issues start and stop commands at predetermined times, such as, but not limited to, issuing a start command at 6:00 AM and a stop command at 11:00 PM.

[0112] The monitoring server 4 uses artificial intelligence algorithms to analyze the images captured by the remote camera 1 to determine whether there are passengers on the passenger conveyor 3.

[0113] When the monitoring server 4 determines that there are passengers on the corresponding passenger conveyor 3, the passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group.

[0114] When the monitoring server 4 determines that there are no passengers on the corresponding passenger conveyor 3, the passenger conveyor is grouped into a group that can be automatically started and stopped.

[0115] If a passenger conveyor that was previously grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group is re-detected as having no passengers on it, it can be re-grouped into the automatic start and stop group.

[0116] According to the control method of the above embodiments of this disclosure, the monitoring server 4 is connected to each of the data transmission units 6 through the data network 5.

[0117] The data transmission unit 6 is configured to receive status data about the operating status of the corresponding passenger conveyor 3 collected by the remote controller 2 and send the status data to the monitoring server 4.

[0118] The data transmission unit 6 is also configured to receive automatic start and stop commands issued by the monitoring server 4 and send the automatic start and stop commands to the remote controller 2.

[0119] According to the control methods of the various embodiments of this disclosure described above, the monitoring server 4 is connected to each of the alarm devices 7 via the data network 5.

[0120] According to the control methods of the various embodiments of this disclosure described above, the monitoring server 4 will not issue start and stop commands to the remote controller 2 corresponding to the passenger conveyor grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group.

[0121] According to the control methods of the various embodiments of this disclosure described above, the remote camera 1 continues to capture images in real time of the external state of the passenger conveyor grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group.

[0122] When the monitoring server 4 determines from the image that there are no passengers on the passenger conveyor grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group, the monitoring server 4 issues start and stop commands, and the remote controller 2 receives the start and stop commands and controls the passenger conveyor to start and stop.

[0123] According to the control methods of the various embodiments of this disclosure described above, the monitoring server 4 sends start and stop commands to the remote controller 2 corresponding to the passenger conveyor grouped into the automatic start and stop group, and the remote controller 2 receives the start and stop commands and controls the start and stop of the passenger conveyor.

[0124] According to the control methods of the various embodiments of this disclosure described above, the alarm device 7 is configured to issue an alarm to passengers, thereby prompting passengers to leave the passenger conveyor or not to enter the passenger conveyor within a certain time range.

[0125] According to the control method of the above embodiments of the present disclosure, after the alarm device 7 issues an alarm for a certain period of time, the remote camera 1 continues to capture images of the external state of the passenger conveyor grouped into the automatic start and stop group in real time.

[0126] When the monitoring server 4 determines from the image that there are no passengers on the passenger conveyor grouped into the automatic start and stop group, the monitoring server 4 issues start and stop commands, and the remote controller 2 receives the start and stop commands and controls the passenger conveyor to start and stop.

[0127] When the monitoring server 4 determines from the image that there are passengers on the passenger conveyor grouped into the automatic start and stop group, the monitoring server 4 will not issue start and stop commands.

[0128] According to the control methods of the above embodiments of the present disclosure, after the monitoring server 4 issues a start command and the remote controller 2 receives the start command and controls the passenger conveyor to start, if the remote controller 2 determines that the passenger conveyor has not accelerated to the normal operating speed, the passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic start group.

[0129] If a passenger conveyor that was previously grouped into the non-automatic start group is detected to have accelerated back to normal operating speed, it can be regrouped into the automatic start group.

[0130] After the monitoring server 4 issues a stop command and the remote controller 2 receives the stop command and controls the passenger conveyor to stop, if the remote controller 2 determines that the passenger conveyor has not decelerated or stopped, the passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic stop group.

[0131] If a passenger conveyor that was previously grouped into the non-automatic stop group is detected to have slowed down or stopped again, it can be regrouped into the automatic stop group.

[0132] If the remote controller 2 determines that the passenger conveyor accelerates to normal operating speed, or if the remote controller 2 determines that the passenger conveyor decelerates or stops, the data transmission unit 6 is configured to receive status data about the current operating status of the corresponding passenger conveyor collected by the remote controller 2.

[0133] If the data transmission unit 6 transmits the status data to the monitoring server 4, the control system will prepare for the next corresponding automatic start operation.

[0134] If the data transmission unit 6 fails to transmit the status data to the monitoring server 4, the corresponding passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group.

[0135] According to the control methods of the above embodiments of this disclosure, the monitoring server 4 includes a human-computer interaction device 4-2, which is used to display the status data.

[0136] The following is combined Figure 2 This invention describes a control method for controlling the start-up of multiple passenger conveyors according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0137] Step S1: The monitoring server 4 automatically issues a start command at a predetermined time.

[0138] Step S2: The monitoring server 4 uses artificial intelligence algorithms to analyze the images captured by the remote camera 1 to determine whether there are passengers on the passenger conveyor 3 (whether they are on the elevator steps or at the entrance / exit).

[0139] When the monitoring server 4 determines that there are passengers on the corresponding passenger conveyor 3, the passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic start group (step S3); the monitoring server 4 will not send a start command to the remote controller 2 corresponding to the passenger conveyor grouped into the non-automatic start group.

[0140] When the monitoring server 4 determines that there are no passengers on the corresponding passenger conveyor 3, the passenger conveyor is grouped into an automatically startable group.

[0141] Step S4: The alarm device 7 is configured to issue an alarm to passengers, thereby prompting them to leave the passenger conveyor within a certain time range or not to enter the passenger conveyor.

[0142] After a certain period of time (e.g., but not limited to 10 seconds) after the alarm device 7 issues an alarm, the remote camera 1 continues to capture images in real time of the external status of the passenger conveyors grouped into the automatic start group.

[0143] When the monitoring server 4 determines from the image that there are no passengers on the passenger conveyor grouped into the automatic start group, the monitoring server 4 issues a start command, and the remote controller 2 receives the start command and controls the passenger conveyor to start (step S6).

[0144] When the monitoring server 4 determines from the image that there are passengers on the passenger conveyor grouped into the automatic start group, the passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic start group (step S5), and the monitoring server 4 will not issue a start command to it.

[0145] Step S6: If the passenger conveyor is not started, it can be started using the manual start device (Step S7).

[0146] Step S8: After the monitoring server 4 issues a start command and the remote controller 2 receives the start command and controls the passenger conveyor to start, if the remote controller 2 determines that the passenger conveyor does not first run at a slow speed and then accelerate to the normal operating speed, the passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic start group (step S9).

[0147] If the remote controller 2 determines that the passenger conveyor first runs at a slow speed and then accelerates to normal operating speed, the data transmission unit 6 is configured to receive status data about the current operating status of the corresponding passenger conveyor collected by the remote controller 2. If the data transmission unit 6 transmits the status data to the monitoring server 4 (step S10), the control system prepares for the next automatic start operation (step S1). If the data transmission unit 6 does not transmit the status data to the monitoring server 4, the corresponding passenger conveyor is grouped into a non-automatic start group (step S11).

[0148] The following is combined Figure 3 This invention describes a control method for controlling the stopping of multiple passenger conveyors according to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0149] Step T1: The monitoring server 4 automatically issues a stop command at a predetermined time.

[0150] Step T2: The monitoring server 4 uses artificial intelligence algorithms to analyze the images captured by the remote camera 1 to determine whether there are passengers on the passenger conveyor 3 (whether they are on the elevator steps or at the entrance / exit).

[0151] When the monitoring server 4 determines that there are passengers on the corresponding passenger conveyor 3, the passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic stop group (step T3); the monitoring server 4 will not issue a stop command to the remote controller 2 corresponding to the passenger conveyor grouped into the non-automatic stop group.

[0152] When the monitoring server 4 determines that there are no passengers on the corresponding passenger conveyor 3, the passenger conveyor is grouped into an automatic stop group.

[0153] Step T4: The alarm device 7 is configured to issue an alarm to passengers, thereby prompting them to leave the passenger conveyor or not to enter the passenger conveyor within a certain time range.

[0154] After a certain period of time (e.g., but not limited to 10 seconds) after the alarm device 7 issues an alarm, the remote camera 1 continues to capture images in real time of the external status of the passenger conveyors grouped into the automatic stop group.

[0155] When the monitoring server 4 determines from the image that there are no passengers on the passenger conveyor grouped into the automatic stop group, the monitoring server 4 issues a stop command, and the remote controller 2 receives the stop command and controls the passenger conveyor to stop (step T6).

[0156] When the monitoring server 4 determines from the image that there are passengers on the passenger conveyor grouped into the automatic stop group, the passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic stop group (step T5), and the monitoring server 4 will not issue a stop command to it.

[0157] Step T6: If the passenger conveyor does not stop, it can be stopped using the manual stop device (Step T7).

[0158] Step T8: After the monitoring server 4 issues a stop command and the remote controller 2 receives the stop command and controls the passenger conveyor to stop, if the remote controller 2 determines that the passenger conveyor has not decelerated or stopped, the passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic stop group (step T9).

[0159] If the remote controller 2 determines that the passenger conveyor decelerates or stops, the data transmission unit 6 is configured to receive status data about the current operating status of the corresponding passenger conveyor collected by the remote controller 2. The data transmission unit 6 transmits the status data to the monitoring server 4 (step T10), and the control system prepares for the next corresponding automatic start operation.

[0160] Referring to specific embodiments, although this disclosure has been described in the specification and drawings, it should be understood that various changes and equivalents can be made by those skilled in the art without departing from the scope of this disclosure as defined in the claims, and various elements can be substituted. Moreover, the combinations and pairings of technical features, elements, and / or functions among the specific embodiments herein are clear and obvious; therefore, based on this disclosure, those skilled in the art can understand that the technical features, elements, and / or functions of the embodiments can be incorporated into another specific embodiment as appropriate, unless otherwise described above. Furthermore, based on the teachings of this disclosure, many changes can be made to suit specific circumstances or materials without departing from the essence of this disclosure. Therefore, this disclosure is not limited to the individual specific embodiments illustrated in the drawings, or the specific embodiments described in the specification as the best mode contemplated for carrying out this disclosure, but is intended to include all embodiments falling within the scope of the foregoing specification and the appended claims.

Claims

1. A control system for controlling the start and stop of multiple passenger conveyors, the control system being configured to automatically and dynamically divide the multiple passenger conveyors into non-automatic start and stop groups and automatic start and stop groups, wherein... The control system includes: A remote camera is installed for each of the multiple passenger conveyors to capture images of the external state of the corresponding passenger conveyor in real time; A remote controller is provided for each of the multiple passenger conveyors to control and collect the operating status of the corresponding passenger conveyor; The monitoring server is connected to each of the remote cameras and the remote controller via a data network. The monitoring server is configured as follows: Automatically issue start and stop commands at predetermined times; Artificial intelligence algorithms are used to analyze images captured by the remote camera to determine whether there are passengers on the passenger conveyor. When the monitoring server determines that there are passengers on the corresponding passenger conveyor, the passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group; When the monitoring server determines that there are no passengers on the corresponding passenger conveyor, the passenger conveyor is grouped into a group that can be automatically started and stopped. The monitoring server sends start and stop commands only to the remote controllers corresponding to the passenger conveyors that are assigned to the automatic start and stop groups, thereby automatically controlling the start and stop of the corresponding passenger conveyors.

2. The control system according to claim 1, wherein The control system includes a data transmission unit respectively set for each of the multiple passenger conveyors; The monitoring server is connected to each of the data transmission units through the data network; The data transmission unit is configured to receive status data about the operating status of the corresponding passenger conveyor collected by the remote controller.

3. The control system according to claim 2, wherein The control system also includes alarm devices installed for each of the multiple passenger conveyors; The monitoring server is connected to each of the alarm devices through the data network.

4. The control system according to claim 3, wherein The monitoring server does not issue start and stop commands to the remote controllers corresponding to the passenger conveyors grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group.

5. The control system according to claim 4, wherein The remote camera continues to capture images in real time of the external status of the passenger conveyors grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group; When the monitoring server determines from the image that there are no passengers on the passenger conveyor grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group, the monitoring server issues start and stop commands, and the remote controller receives the start and stop commands and controls the passenger conveyor to start and stop.

6. The control system according to claim 3, wherein The monitoring server sends start and stop commands to the remote controller corresponding to the passenger conveyor grouped into the automatic start and stop group. The remote controller receives the start and stop commands and controls the start and stop of the passenger conveyor.

7. The control system according to claim 3, wherein The alarm device is configured to issue an alarm to passengers, thereby prompting them to leave the passenger conveyor or not to enter the passenger conveyor within a certain time range.

8. The control system according to claim 7, wherein After a certain period of time following the alarm issued by the alarm device, the remote camera continues to capture images in real time of the external status of the passenger conveyors grouped into the automatic start and stop group; When the monitoring server determines from the image that there are no passengers on the passenger conveyor grouped into the automatic start and stop group, the monitoring server issues start and stop commands, and the remote controller receives the start and stop commands and controls the passenger conveyor to start and stop. When the monitoring server determines from the image that there are passengers on the passenger conveyor grouped into the automatic start and stop group, the monitoring server will not issue start and stop commands.

9. The control system according to claim 6 or 8, wherein After the monitoring server issues a start command and the remote controller receives the start command and controls the passenger conveyor to start, if the remote controller determines that the passenger conveyor has not accelerated to the normal operating speed, the passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic start group. After the monitoring server issues a stop command and the remote controller receives the stop command and controls the passenger conveyor to stop, if the remote controller determines that the passenger conveyor has not decelerated or stopped, the passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic stop group. If the remote controller determines that the passenger conveyor accelerates to normal operating speed, or if the remote controller determines that the passenger conveyor decelerates or stops, the data transmission unit is configured to receive status data about the current operating status of the corresponding passenger conveyor collected by the remote controller. If the data transmission unit transmits the status data to the monitoring server, the control system will prepare for the next corresponding automatic start and automatic stop operation. If the data transmission unit fails to transmit the status data to the monitoring server, the corresponding passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group.

10. The control system according to claim 9, wherein The monitoring server includes a human-computer interaction device, which is used to display the status data.

11. A control method for controlling the start and stop of multiple passenger conveyors, the method automatically and dynamically dividing the multiple passenger conveyors into a non-automatic start and stop group and an automatic start and stop group, the method comprising: Provide a monitoring server, and connect the monitoring server to a remote camera and a remote controller corresponding to each passenger conveyor via a data network; The monitoring server automatically issues start and stop commands at predetermined times; The remote camera is used to capture images of the external state of the corresponding passenger conveyor in real time; The monitoring server uses artificial intelligence algorithms to analyze the captured images and determine whether there are passengers on the corresponding passenger conveyor. When a passenger is detected, the passenger conveyor is assigned to the non-automatic start and stop group; when no passenger is detected, the passenger conveyor is assigned to the automatic start and stop group. The monitoring server only sends start and stop commands to the remote controllers corresponding to the passenger conveyors that are assigned to the automatic start and stop group, thereby automatically controlling the start and stop of the passenger conveyors.

12. The control method according to claim 11, wherein The monitoring server is connected to each of the data transmission units through the data network. The data transmission unit is configured to receive status data about the operating status of the corresponding passenger conveyor collected by the remote controller.

13. The control method according to claim 12, wherein The monitoring server is connected to each of the alarm devices via the data network.

14. The control method according to claim 13, wherein The monitoring server does not issue start and stop commands to the remote controllers corresponding to the passenger conveyors grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group.

15. The control method according to claim 14, wherein The remote camera continues to capture images in real time of the external status of the passenger conveyors grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group; When the monitoring server determines from the image that there are no passengers on the passenger conveyor grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group, the monitoring server issues start and stop commands, and the remote controller receives the start and stop commands and controls the passenger conveyor to start and stop.

16. The control method according to claim 13, wherein The monitoring server sends start and stop commands to the remote controller corresponding to the passenger conveyor grouped into the automatic start and stop group. The remote controller receives the start and stop commands and controls the start and stop of the passenger conveyor.

17. The control method according to claim 13, wherein The alarm device is configured to issue an alarm to passengers, thereby prompting them to leave the passenger conveyor or not to enter the passenger conveyor within a certain time range.

18. The control method according to claim 17, wherein After a certain period of time following the alarm issued by the alarm device, the remote camera continues to capture images in real time of the external status of the passenger conveyors grouped into the automatic start and stop group; When the monitoring server determines from the image that there are no passengers on the passenger conveyor grouped into the automatic start and stop group, the monitoring server issues start and stop commands, and the remote controller receives the start and stop commands and controls the passenger conveyor to start and stop. When the monitoring server determines from the image that there are passengers on the passenger conveyor grouped into the automatic start and stop group, the monitoring server will not issue start and stop commands.

19. The control method according to claim 16 or 18, wherein After the monitoring server issues a start command and the remote controller receives the start command and controls the passenger conveyor to start, if the remote controller determines that the passenger conveyor has not accelerated to the normal operating speed, the passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic start group. After the monitoring server issues a stop command and the remote controller receives the stop command and controls the passenger conveyor to stop, if the remote controller determines that the passenger conveyor has not decelerated or stopped, the passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic stop group. If the remote controller determines that the passenger conveyor accelerates to normal operating speed, or if the remote controller determines that the passenger conveyor decelerates or stops, the data transmission unit is configured to receive status data about the current operating status of the corresponding passenger conveyor collected by the remote controller. If the data transmission unit transmits the status data to the monitoring server, the control system will prepare for the next corresponding automatic start and automatic stop operation. If the data transmission unit fails to transmit the status data to the monitoring server, the corresponding passenger conveyor is grouped into the non-automatic start and stop group.

20. The control method according to claim 19, wherein The monitoring server includes a human-computer interaction device, which is used to display the status data.

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